全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程1

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程1的配套网络课程及移动学习资源包将背单词、练语音、听音频、看视频、写作文、做练习等学习内容有机整合，结合课本内容与课外补充，帮助学生自学自测，方便教师监督管理。

全新版大学进阶英语：视听说教程1

全新版大学进阶英语《视听说教程》网络课程可用于课堂教学外的巩固与补充，也可作为学生独立学习的网络课程。该课程选用美国《国家地理》的素材，图片震撼、场景真实、语言地道。《视听说网络课程》注重听力技能和口语表达的训练，练习设计循序渐进，科学合理；为兼顾四级考试的需求，网络课程每单元均含四级听力与口语训练的练习。听力播放支持语速调节，口语训练实现了较好的人机交互功能，便于学生根据自身需求进行个性化学习。

全新版大学进阶英语：综合教程3

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时文选读 | AI与未来职场：哪些工作可能会被取代？

时文选读| AI与未来职场：哪些工作可能会被取代？AI and the Future of Work: What Jobs Are at Risk?七级偏易| 542词 刘立军供稿Part I. PassageThe rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up a world of new possibilities, but it’s also sparking concerns about the future of their jobs. Many fear that AI could make certain roles obsolete. Recent data sheds light on which professions people are most worried about.According to a Pew Research Center survey, 73% of U.S. adults believe cashiers are likely to see job reductions due to AI within the next 20 years. Similarly, 67% think factory workers are at risk, 59% worry about journalists, and 48% express concerns for software engineers. Interestingly, while only 33% of the public sees truck drivers as vulnerable, 62% of AI experts predict job losses in this field.Molly Kinder, a fellow at the Brookings Institution, explains that much of the public’s anxiety stems from misconceptions about AI. She notes that people often conflate older forms of automation with the capabilities of generative AI. “Generative AI is not your grandparents’ automation,” Kinder said. “It’s advancing up the skill chain in ways the public may not fully grasp.”Historically, automation predominantly affected blue-collar jobs, such as those in manufacturing. However, generative AI is poised to disrupt white-collar roles by performing tasks like summarizing complex documents, analyzing large datasets, and engaging in conversational interactions. Research by Kinder and her colleagues identifies office and administrative support, legal, sales, computers and math, and business and financial sectors as the most exposed to generative AI. This includes roles like office clerks, travel agents, paralegals, computer programmers, and tax preparers.Mark Muro, another Brookings fellow and co-author of the report, highlights that exposure doesn’t necessarily mean replacement. “These white-collar, process-oriented jobs, which are a significant part of America’s middle class, need to be mindful of this,” he said. Whether AI will assist or replace workers in these roles remains uncertain.Eric So, a professor at MIT, emphasizes the transformative potential of AI. In just a few years, generative AI has evolved from simple chatbots to tools capable of creating realistic images, responding via voice, and even autonomously controlling devices. As agentic AI — systems that operate without human intervention — emerges, the societal impact could be profound. “This is truly a profound societal change,” So remarked.Despite its potential, the adoption of generative AI has been slower than anticipated. While some industries, like computer programming, are already seeing shifts, others, particularly regulated fields like medicine and law, are proceeding cautiously.Public anxiety about AI is growing. Pew surveys reveal that concern about AI usage rose from 40% in 2021-2022 to 51% today. Much of this worry revolves around job security. Colleen McClain, a senior researcher at Pew, notes that job-related fears have been a recurring theme for years.Muro acknowledges that these concerns are valid, especially as AI raises the bar for entry-level white-collar jobs and reshapes career opportunities for future generations. However, Kinder urges people not to panic. “There will always be roles for humans,” she said, even if those roles evolve in unexpected ways.Kinder also highlights the importance of direct engagement with AI technologies. “The more people actually interact with these tools, the more they can see the possibilities,” she said. While the pace of innovation is unsettling, it also presents opportunities for adaptation and growth.【Vocabulary】 1. obsolete adj. 过时的，淘汰2. Pew Research Center 皮尤研究中心，美国著名民调型智库机构3. misconception n. 错误认识，误解4. conflate v. 混淆5. paralegal n. 律师助理6. reshape v. 重塑，改造Part II. QuestionsQ1. What is one of the public misconceptions about generative AI according to Molly Kinder?A. It impacts traditional manufacturing jobs in factories. B. It is similar to outdated forms of automation technology. C. It cannot perform tasks like analyzing large datasets. D. It advances slower compared to other modern innovations. Q2. Which sectors are identified as most exposed to generative AI?A. Office work, legal, sales, and financial industries. B. Transportation, healthcare, and creative industries. C. Manufacturing, artistic, and customer service roles. D. Education, entertainment, and medical professions. Q3. What does Mark Muro suggest about generative AI’s impact on white-collar jobs?A. AI will completely replace white-collar jobs in the future. B. AI exposure does not necessarily mean job replacement. C. AI will make middle-class jobs less important to society. D. AI technologies will not affect process-oriented positions. Q4. What can be inferred about the adoption of generative AI in regulated fields?A. It progresses quickly and faces minimal resistance. B. It has already transformed industries like healthcare. C. It faces challenges due to cautious and strict regulations. D. It is unaffected by societal concerns about technology. Q5. What is the main idea of the text?A. Generative AI adoption is slower in regulated industries. B. AI’s societal impact is limited to automation technologies. C. Generative AI primarily affects blue-collar jobs in factories. D. Public anxiety about AI stems from job-related concerns. Part III. KEYQ1.【答案】B 【解析】细节题。题目出处为“She notes that people often conflate older forms of automation with the capabilities of generative AI.” 意为：“她指出，人们经常将旧式的自动化与生成式人工智能的能力混为一谈。”该句明确指出公众对生成式人工智能的误解是将其与旧式的自动化混淆，因此正确答案为B。 Q2. 【答案】A 【解析】细节题。题目出处为“Research by Kinder and her colleagues identifies office and administrative support, legal, sales, computers and math, and business and financial sectors as the most exposed to generative AI.”意为：“金德及其同事的研究指出，办公室和行政支持、法律、销售、计算机与数学、以及商业与金融领域是最容易受到生成式人工智能影响的领域。” 因此，正确答案为A。 Q3.【答案】B 【解析】细节题。题目出处为“Mark Muro ... highlights that exposure doesn’t necessarily mean replacement.” 意为：“马克·穆罗强调，受到人工智能的影响，并不一定意味着被取代。”该句清楚地指出，接触生成式人工智能并不一定意味着工作会被完全取代，因此正确答案为B。 Q4.【答案】C 【解析】推理题。题目出处为“While some industries, like computer programming, are already seeing shifts, others, particularly regulated fields like medicine and law, are proceeding cautiously.” 意为：“虽然一些行业，比如计算机编程，已经出现了变化，但其他行业，尤其是像医学和法律这样受监管的领域，正在谨慎推进。” 由此可以推断，生成式人工智能在受监管领域面临挑战，因此正确答案为C。 Q5.【答案】D 【解析】主旨题。题目出处为“Much of this worry revolves around job security.”意为：“大部分担忧都围绕着工作安全问题。”文章主要讨论了公众对生成式人工智能的误解以及与工作安全相关的担忧，因此正确答案为D。 （本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 2025年中国最佳大学发布

2025年中国最佳大学发布2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking Released常速 | 五级 偏难 | 242词| 1min55s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What are the top three universities in the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking?A. Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. B. Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Fudan University. C. Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University. D. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, and Hainan University. Q2. What categories does the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking evaluate?A. Comprehensive universities, specialized universities, and private universities. B. Undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, and research institutions. C. Public universities, private universities, and international universities. D. Traditional Chinese medicine universities, medical schools, and sports universities. Q3. Which university topped the sub-ranking for traditional Chinese medicine?A. Peking Union Medical College. B. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. C. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. D. Minzu University of China. Q4. What can be inferred about the new metrics introduced in the ranking system?A. They primarily evaluate universities’ campus facilities and student life. B. They eliminate the evaluation of research projects and laboratories. C. They aim to measure universities’ global academic influence. D. They focus solely on universities’ historical reputation. Q5. What is the main purpose of the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking?A. To promote international partnerships between universities. B. To evaluate universities based on their financial performance. C. To encourage students to study traditional Chinese medicine. D. To highlight talent cultivation and service to national needs. Part II. TRANSCRIPT2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking Released(Q1) ShanghaiRanking unveiled the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking on Tuesday, highlighting Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University as the top three comprehensive universities.(Q2) The annual ranking, launched in 2015, evaluates over 1,000 institutions offering undergraduate programs in China, categorized into comprehensive universities, eight types of specialized universities, and four types of private universities.This year’s comprehensive universities list features 589 institutions, with Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University maintaining their top spots for the 11th consecutive year. Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fudan University tied for fifth place.top spot 榜首，最高位置consecutive adj. 连续的tie v. 打成平局Ninety-one of the top 100 universities are ‘Double First-Class’ institutions, including Hainan University, which climbed 11 spots to rank 93rd.‘Double First-Class’ institution “双一流”高校The ranking system introduced 19 new evaluation indicators since 2024, including a sub-ranking for 25 universities specializing in traditional Chinese medicine. (Q3) Beijing University of Chinese Medicine topped this sub-list, while Peking Union Medical College led the medical school rankings.Other specialized university leaders include Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (finance), Beijing Foreign Studies University (languages), China University of Political Science and Law (law and political science), Minzu University of China (ethnic studies), and Shanghai University of Sport (sports).(Q4) New metrics were added to assess international competitiveness, such as the presence of Chinese scholars as editors-in-chief at major academic journals and support for national key laboratories and research projectsmetric n. 度量标准presence n. 存在(Q5) Founder Cheng Ying emphasized the ranking’s focus on talent cultivation and universities’ capacity to serve national needs.Part III. KEYQ1. C. 细节题。题目出处为：ShanghaiRanking unveiled the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking on Tuesday, highlighting Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University as the top three comprehensive universities. 意为：上海软科周二发布了2025年中国最佳大学排名，将清华大学、北京大学和浙江大学列为前三名的综合性大学。因此正确答案为C。Q2. A. 细节题。题目出处为：The annual ranking, launched in 2015, evaluates over 1,000 institutions offering undergraduate programs in China, categorized into comprehensive universities, eight types of specialized universities, and four types of private universities. 意为：这一年度排名于2015年启动，评估了中国提供本科课程的1000多所院校；排名涵盖了综合性大学、八类单科性大学以及四类非公办大学。因此正确答案为A。Q3. B. 细节题。题目出处为：Beijing University of Chinese Medicine topped this sub-list. 意为：北京中医药大学位居这一子榜单（中医）榜首。因此正确答案为B。Q4. C. 推理题。题目出处为：New metrics were added to assess international competitiveness, such as the presence of Chinese scholars as editors-in-chief at major academic journals and support for national key laboratories and research projects. 意为：新指标用于评估国际竞争力，例如中国学者担任主要学术期刊主编的情况，以及对国家重点实验室和研究项目的支持力度。根据该句可以推断，这些新指标旨在评估高校的国际学术竞争力，因此正确答案为C。Q5. D. 主旨题。题目出处为：Founder Cheng Ying emphasized the ranking’s focus on talent cultivation and universities’ capacity to serve national needs. 意为：该排名的重点在于评估大学的人才培养质量及其服务国家需求的能力。因此正确答案为D。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

教学素材 | 丑萌现象——我们为何如此迷恋“丑”宠物？

丑萌现象——我们为何如此迷恋“丑”宠物？The ugly-cute phenomenon — what is our obsession with ugly pets?词汇：考研 | 句法：高考 | 文本：考研刘立军供稿In a world that favors beauty, from aesthetically pleasing interior design to an attractive physical appearance, why are we suddenly fawning over goofy-looking pets, particularly dogs, with exaggerated features? There’s been a pet paradigm shift — perfection is out, and droopy eyes are in. What’s going on?在一个崇尚美的世界里，从令人赏心悦目的室内设计到迷人的外貌，为什么我们突然开始迷恋那些长相滑稽的宠物，尤其是五官夸张的狗狗？对宠物的审美已经发生了转变——完美不再流行，“耷拉眼”反而成了新宠。这到底是怎么回事？First, we must understand our attraction to cuteness. Human babies are pretty helpless, so there had to be an evolutionary adaptation to ensure we looked after them. According to Konrad Lorenz’s “baby schema” theory, infantile features like big eyes, big heads and soft bodies trigger the instinct to protect our offspring. When animals have similar traits, we think they’re “in need of our companionship or care,” causing “the rush of warm emotion that is the cuteness response,” says Joshua Dale, co-editor of The Aesthetics and Affects of Cuteness.首先，我们需要理解“可爱”对我们的吸引力。婴儿非常无助，因此进化过程中必然有一种适应机制，来确保我们会照顾他们。根据康拉德·劳伦兹的“婴儿图式”理论，大眼睛、大脑袋和柔软的身体这些幼态特征会触发我们保护后代的本能。《可爱的美学与影响》一书的联合主编约书亚·戴尔表示，当动物拥有类似的特征时，我们会觉得它们“需要我们的陪伴或照顾”，从而引发“一种温暖的情感反应，这就是所谓的可爱效应”。During the Victorian era, dog shows were all the rage, and with them came selective breeding for cuteness rather than health or functionality. This led to a rise in flat-faced breeds with squashed snouts and bulging eyes like bulldogs and pugs — a reminder that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. These breeds remain very popular today. 在维多利亚时代，狗展风靡一时，随之而来的是为了“可爱”而非出于健康或功能改善考虑进行的选择性繁殖。这导致了像斗牛犬和哈巴狗这样拥有扁脸、塌鼻且凸眼的品种兴起——这提醒我们，“情人眼里出西施”。这些品种的狗至今仍然非常受欢迎。The French Bulldog became the most popular dog in the US in 2022, according to the American Kennel Club. Rowena Parker, lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK, believes this is partly driven by social media influencers. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable,” she says. Despite the growing love for these dogs, there are ethical concerns. Many flat-faced breeds suffer from breathing difficulties and skin infections.美国养犬俱乐部（AKC）数据显示，法国斗牛犬在2022年成为美国最受欢迎的犬种。英国皇家兽医学院讲师罗文娜·帕克认为，这一趋势部分是由网红推动的。“丑萌真的很流行，”她说道。然而，尽管人们对这些狗狗的喜爱日益增加，但其中也存在一些伦理问题。许多扁脸犬种容易出现呼吸困难和皮肤感染等健康问题。A testament to the pet paradigm shift is the World‘s Ugliest Dog Contest, held in California since the 1970s. In a line-up of pooches with lopsided ears, snaggled teeth and patchy fur, who will be the loveable underdog that tugs on our heartstrings this year? 宠物审美转变的一个有力证明是自20世纪70年代以来在加利福尼亚举办的“世界最丑狗狗大赛”。在一群耳朵歪斜、牙齿参差、毛发斑驳的狗狗中，今年谁会成为那个触动我们心弦的丑萌小狗呢？【词汇】1. fawn v. 奉承，讨好2. goofy-looking adj. 看起来傻乎乎的3. droopy adj. 下垂的，耷拉的4. schema n. 略图，概要5. infantile adj. 婴儿的，幼稚的6. snout n. （动物的）口鼻部7. bulldog n. 牛头犬8. pug n. 哈巴狗9. beholder n. 观看者，旁观者10. kennel n. 狗窝，犬舍11. testament n. 证明，证据12. pooch n. 狗13. lopsided adj. 不平衡的，倾斜的14. patchy adj. 分布不均的15. underdog n. 弱者，处于劣势的一方（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 2025年中国最佳大学发布

2025年中国最佳大学发布2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking Released常速 | 五级 偏难 | 242词| 1min55s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the news and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What are the top three universities in the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking?A. Tsinghua University, Zhejiang University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. B. Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Fudan University. C. Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University. D. Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Fudan University, and Hainan University. Q2. What categories does the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking evaluate?A. Comprehensive universities, specialized universities, and private universities. B. Undergraduate programs, postgraduate programs, and research institutions. C. Public universities, private universities, and international universities. D. Traditional Chinese medicine universities, medical schools, and sports universities. Q3. Which university topped the sub-ranking for traditional Chinese medicine?A. Peking Union Medical College. B. Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. C. Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. D. Minzu University of China. Q4. What can be inferred about the new metrics introduced in the ranking system?A. They primarily evaluate universities’ campus facilities and student life. B. They eliminate the evaluation of research projects and laboratories. C. They aim to measure universities’ global academic influence. D. They focus solely on universities’ historical reputation. Q5. What is the main purpose of the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking?A. To promote international partnerships between universities. B. To evaluate universities based on their financial performance. C. To encourage students to study traditional Chinese medicine. D. To highlight talent cultivation and service to national needs. Part II. TRANSCRIPT2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking Released(Q1) ShanghaiRanking unveiled the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking on Tuesday, highlighting Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University as the top three comprehensive universities.(Q2) The annual ranking, launched in 2015, evaluates over 1,000 institutions offering undergraduate programs in China, categorized into comprehensive universities, eight types of specialized universities, and four types of private universities.This year’s comprehensive universities list features 589 institutions, with Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University maintaining their top spots for the 11th consecutive year. Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Fudan University tied for fifth place.top spot 榜首，最高位置consecutive adj. 连续的tie v. 打成平局Ninety-one of the top 100 universities are ‘Double First-Class’ institutions, including Hainan University, which climbed 11 spots to rank 93rd.‘Double First-Class’ institution “双一流”高校The ranking system introduced 19 new evaluation indicators since 2024, including a sub-ranking for 25 universities specializing in traditional Chinese medicine. (Q3) Beijing University of Chinese Medicine topped this sub-list, while Peking Union Medical College led the medical school rankings.Other specialized university leaders include Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (finance), Beijing Foreign Studies University (languages), China University of Political Science and Law (law and political science), Minzu University of China (ethnic studies), and Shanghai University of Sport (sports).(Q4) New metrics were added to assess international competitiveness, such as the presence of Chinese scholars as editors-in-chief at major academic journals and support for national key laboratories and research projectsmetric n. 度量标准presence n. 存在(Q5) Founder Cheng Ying emphasized the ranking’s focus on talent cultivation and universities’ capacity to serve national needs.Part III. KEYQ1. C. 细节题。题目出处为：ShanghaiRanking unveiled the 2025 Best Chinese Universities Ranking on Tuesday, highlighting Tsinghua University, Peking University, and Zhejiang University as the top three comprehensive universities. 意为：上海软科周二发布了2025年中国最佳大学排名，将清华大学、北京大学和浙江大学列为前三名的综合性大学。因此正确答案为C。Q2. A. 细节题。题目出处为：The annual ranking, launched in 2015, evaluates over 1,000 institutions offering undergraduate programs in China, categorized into comprehensive universities, eight types of specialized universities, and four types of private universities. 意为：这一年度排名于2015年启动，评估了中国提供本科课程的1000多所院校；排名涵盖了综合性大学、八类单科性大学以及四类非公办大学。因此正确答案为A。Q3. B. 细节题。题目出处为：Beijing University of Chinese Medicine topped this sub-list. 意为：北京中医药大学位居这一子榜单（中医）榜首。因此正确答案为B。Q4. C. 推理题。题目出处为：New metrics were added to assess international competitiveness, such as the presence of Chinese scholars as editors-in-chief at major academic journals and support for national key laboratories and research projects. 意为：新指标用于评估国际竞争力，例如中国学者担任主要学术期刊主编的情况，以及对国家重点实验室和研究项目的支持力度。根据该句可以推断，这些新指标旨在评估高校的国际学术竞争力，因此正确答案为C。Q5. D. 主旨题。题目出处为：Founder Cheng Ying emphasized the ranking’s focus on talent cultivation and universities’ capacity to serve national needs. 意为：该排名的重点在于评估大学的人才培养质量及其服务国家需求的能力。因此正确答案为D。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

新闻听力 | 英国新首相：斯塔默

英国新首相：斯塔默Meet Keir Starmer, Britain’s Next Prime Minister常速 | 考研 易 | 543词 | 3min30s刘立军供稿Part I. QUESTIONSListen to the interview and choose the best answer to each question you hear.Q1. What is the main focus of this text?A. The personal life and hobbies of Keir Starmer.B. The political career and evolving ideology of Keir Starmer.C. The internal conflicts within the Labour Party.D. The future policies of the UK government.Q2. What background does Keir Starmer often highlight about his early life?A. His parents were politicians.B. He grew up in a wealthy family.C. His father was a toolmaker and his mother was a nurse.D. He was named after a famous scientist.Q3. What major role did Starmer take on in 2008?A. Leader of the Labour Party.B. Editor of “Socialist Alternatives” magazine.C. Shadow Brexit Secretary.D. Director of Public Prosecutions.Q4. Which policy stance did Starmer change after becoming the leader of the Labour Party in 2020?A. Left-wing radical policies of Jeremy Corbyn.B. Opposition to the death penalty.C. Support for Brexit.D. Advocacy for human rights.Q5. Based on the text, what seems to be Keir Starmer’s main goal for the Labour Party?A. To maintain its status as a protest movement.B. To transform it into a party capable of governing.C. To align it closely with left-wing ideologies.D. To keep its policies unchanged from previous leadership.Part II. TRANSCRIPTMeet Keir Starmer, Britain’s Next Prime MinisterNarrator: Who is Sir Keir Starmer, Britain’s next prime minister? He has taken the Labour Party from the wilderness and back into government in less than five years. But his own politics remain curiously undefined. To his opponents, he’s an empty suit who has ditched every political principle he’s ever held. Voters remain unsure what he stands for, and there’s the general sense that, well, he’s just a bit boring. But Starmer’s life before politics suggests that beneath the surface may lie a more radical man. If there’s one thing Starmer wants you to know about his early life, it’s this:Keir Starmer: (Q2) My dad was a toolmaker. He was a toolmaker, yeah. My mum was a nurse in the NHS.Narrator: (Q2)Starmer has made much of his working-class upbringing. He was named by his Labour-supporting parents after Keir Hardie, the man who founded the Labour Party. In 1982, he became the first in his family to go to university and later studied at Oxford, where he helped edit the Trotskyite Socialist Alternatives magazine.upbringing n. 抚育；养育；教养；培养Keir Starmer: We didn’t actually sell many copies of it.Narrator: He went on to a high-flying career as a human-rights lawyer, taking on a landmark case against McDonald’s and defending prisoners facing the death penalty. It was long rumoured that Mark Darcy, the taciturn barrister in the Bridget Jones novels, was based on him, although the series author has since denied it. “Crikey.”taciturn adj. 沉默寡言的；不苟言笑的barrister n. 出庭律师；辩护律师crikey int.（澳大利亚英语）（惊讶或恼怒时说）哎呀Narrator: (Q3) In 2008, he became Director of Public Prosecutions, where he oversaw the conviction of terrorists and reformed the way the legal system treated rape victims. Starmer’s rise to the top of politics has been swift. He became an MP in 2015 and less than a year later, he was appointed shadow Brexit secretary by the then Labour leader, Jeremy Corbyn. In that role, Starmer spearheaded the push for a second Brexit referendum.Keir Starmer: The only way truly to settle this is to ask people, “do you want to leave on these terms, or would you rather remain?”Narrator: And then, in 2020, he was elected leader on a promise to continue his predecessor’s left-wing vision. (Q4) But since then, Starmer has changed tack. He has ditched many of Corbyn’s most radical policies. Left-wingers say they have been purged, including Corbyn himself, who was suspended for downplaying the extent of antisemitism and then kicked out.antisemitism n. 反犹太主义Jeremy Corbyn: Thank you very much. Goodbye. Keir Starmer: I don’t want the words “the Labour Party” and “antisemitism” in the same sentence again as we go forward.Narrator: His cabinet-in-waiting is now mostly drawn from Labour’s right. So, what does this socialist-turned-centrist really stand for? It isn’t easy to summarise ‘Starmerism’ in a pithy slogan, (Q5) but Starmer has been single-minded in his mission to turn Labour from a protest movement into a party of government. That has meant scrapping anything that could turn off voters. And while he may not be an ideologue, he is an institutionalist. After years of political turmoil and constitutional chaos, he believes the key to getting Britain up and running again lies in moderate reform, political stability and competent government. If the theme tune of Tony Blair’s 1997 landslide was “things can only get better”, then Starmer’s is more “things can stop getting worse”.pithy adj. 简练的，简洁扼要的ideologue n. 理论家；思想家Part III. KEYQ1. B. 主旨题。文章主要讲述了Keir Starmer的政治生涯，包括他从人权律师到工党领袖的历程，以及他在不同阶段的政治立场和理念的变化，所以主要聚焦于他的政治生涯和不断演变的意识形态。因此答案为B。Q2. C. 细节题。根据“Starmer has made much of his working-class upbringing.” Keir Starmer 经常强调自己工人阶级家庭出身，也就是他爸爸是个工具制造工，妈妈是国民健康服务体系的一名护士的家庭背景。因此答案为C。Q3. D. 细节题。根据“In 2008, he became Director of Public Prosecutions...” 可知2008年，他成为了检察长。因此答案为D。Q4. A. 细节题。根据“But since then, Starmer has changed tack. He has ditched many of Corbyn’s most radical policies.” 可知成为工党领袖后，Keir Starmer改变了策略，抛弃了Jeremy Corbyn的许多左翼激进政策。因此答案为A。Q5. B. 推理题。根据“...Starmer has been single-minded in his mission to turn Labour from a protest movement into a party of government.” 可知他一心要把工党从一个抗议运动转变成一个执政党。因此答案为B。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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Based on the text, why might a dairy worker need to be aware of the risk of bird flu?A. Bird flu has recently been detected in cows in the US.B. Bird flu does not affect mammals.C. Dairy workers frequently handle raw poultry.D. Dairy farming increases the spread of the virus.Q5. According to the text, which foods should be avoided during an outbreak of avian influenza?A. Pasteurized milk.B. Raw milk, eggs, and meat.C. Thoroughly cooked eggs and meat.D. Canned vegetables.Q6. What should the public do to protect themselves during an outbreak according to Dr. Wenqing Zhang?A. Avoid going to crowded places.B. Take antiviral medication daily.C. Minimize contact with animals in affected areas.D. Get vaccinated immediately.Part II. TRANSCRIPTAvian InfluenzaVismita Gupta-Smith: We’ve been hearing about avian influenza or bird flu. (Q1) Why is WHO concerned about it? Who is at risk and how can you protect yourself? Here to talk about it is Doctor Wenqing Zhang. Welcome, Wenqing, talk to us about avian influenza and how it’s affecting humans.avian adj. 鸟（类）的；关于鸟（类）的Dr. Wenqing Zhang: Avian influenza or bird flu is a disease in birds caused by a virus. Sometimes the virus makes them sick, but sometimes the birds don’t get sick from the disease but act as carriers of the virus. We’ve also seen this virus in mammals such as foxes, minks, seals and sea lions, and most recently in cows in the US. In rare cases, people have also been infected when in contact with infected birds or mammals or contaminated environments.mink n. 水貂Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, Wenqing, if human infections are so rare, why is WHO concerned about it?Dr. Wenqing Zhang: So far, close to 900 human infections have been reported. (Q2) Although the number may appear not as big as many other outbreaks, we need to bear into mind is that each infection in human is an attempt of the virus to try to establish itself in human population. Although the chances are slim so far, as long as it succeeds once, just once, it is a start of an influenza pandemic, which can be as mild as the 2009 pandemic, but equally, it could also be devastating, like the 1918 one, also called the Spanish flu. That’s why, Vismita, we are concerned about the avian influenza and are watching it very closely.pandemic n.（全国或全球性）流行病；大流行病Vismita Gupta-Smith: Talk to us about who is at risk of bird flu.Dr. Wenqing Zhang: Anyone exposed to infected live or dead poultry or infected animals or contaminated environments such as live bird markets is at risk. (Q3) Slaughtering, de-feathering, handling carcasses and preparing poultry for consumption, especially in household settings, are also risk factors. So, if you are a poultry farmer or have chickens in your backyard, you need to be aware that you are at a potential risk of catching bird flu. (Q4) With avian influenza detected in cows in the US recently, if you are a dairy worker, you’ll also need to be aware that you are at a potential risk of catching bird flu.carcass n. 动物尸体；（尤指供食用的）畜体Vismita Gupta-Smith: Wenqing, we know that this virus is evolving constantly. Talk to us about how WHO is preparing countries for a possible pandemic.Dr. Wenqing Zhang: The risk of an influenza pandemic is persistent and is being watched closely by a long-standing global system called the Global Influenza Surveillance and Response System, also called GISRS. This system will rapidly detect an influenza pandemic virus once it enters into human population, and from there it will trigger a series of response, including the development of laboratory diagnostics and vaccines. In addition, WHO will rapidly release a series of practical guidance to countries tailored to the specific pandemic response needs.diagnostics n. 诊断学Vismita Gupta-Smith: So that’s why it’s important to keep an eye on the virus to see how it’s changing. Tell us in case of an outbreak, which foods are safe to eat?Dr. Wenqing Zhang: (Q5) Avoid consuming raw milk, eggs, and meat. Make sure you consume pasteurized or properly boiled milk and thoroughly cooked eggs and meat. If you’re handling raw products, make sure you wash your hands before and after, and follow other good food safety practices. This is, in fact, our standing advice, with or without avian influenza, because these practices protect you from many diseases.pasteurized adj.（牛奶等）巴氏消毒的Vismita Gupta-Smith: So, tell us what else the public needs to do in case of an outbreak to protect themselves.Dr. Wenqing Zhang: Be vigilant. (Q6) Minimize contact with animals in areas affected with avian influenza. Avoid contact with surfaces contaminated with animal feces. Strictly avoid contact with dead or sick animals, including wild birds. Report dead animals or request their removal by contacting local authorities. And wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, especially after contact with animals and their environments.vigilant adj. 警觉的；警惕的；警戒的；谨慎Vismita Gupta-Smith: Thank you, Wenqing. There you have it, Science in 5 today. Until next time then, stay safe, stay healthy and stick with science.Part III. KEYQ1. C. 主旨题。文章主要围绕禽流感展开，开门见山提出了“Why is WHO concerned about it? Who is at risk and how can you protect yourself?”，可知文章主要讨论了与禽流感相关的风险、担忧和预防措施。因此答案为C。Q2. B. 细节题。根据“...each infection in human is an attempt of the virus to try to establish itself in human population.” 可知每一次人类感染都是病毒试图在人类群体中立足的一次尝试，因此答案为B。Q3. D. 细节题。根据“Slaughtering, de-feathering, handling carcasses and preparing poultry for consumption, especially in household settings, are also risk factors.” 可知屠宰、拔毛、处理家禽尸体以及准备食用家禽等行为，尤其是在家庭环境中，会使人们面临感染禽流感的风险。因此答案为D。Q4. A. 推理题。根据“With avian influenza detected in cows in the US recently, if you are a dairy worker, you’ll also need to be aware that you are at a potential risk of catching bird flu.”可知因为最近在美国的奶牛中发现了禽流感，所以奶牛场工人也需要意识到自己有感染禽流感的风险。因此答案为A。Q5. B. 细节题。根据“Avoid consuming raw milk, eggs, and meat.”可知要避免食用生牛奶、生鸡蛋和生肉。因此答案为B。Q6. C. 细节题。根据“Minimize contact with animals in areas affected with avian influenza.” 可知在受禽流感爆发期间，公众要尽量减少与受影响地区动物的接触以保护自己。因此答案为C。（本文图片来源于摄图网，版权归摄图网所有)

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